Staying Single or Saying “I Do”: Exploring Well-Being Differences among Adolescents in Abu Dhabi
Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Open Journal of Social Sciences
Publication Date
1-3-2025
Abstract
This study examines the well-being differences between adolescents aged 15 -19 in Abu Dhabi who intend to marry and those who do not, using data from the 5th Quality of Life survey. The analysis focuses on various well-being indicators, including subjective physical and mental health, social relationships, and life satisfaction. Descriptive statistics and ANOVA are employed to identify significant differences between the two groups. The results reveal that adolescents intending to marry experience higher levels of anxiety but report greater social engagement, life satisfaction, healthy lifestyle behaviours (eating healthy food, and sport and activities), and religious practices (often practising religion) compared to their peers who do not plan to marry. However, no significant differences were observed in indicators such as sadness, loneliness, and trust in others, suggesting that marital intentions influence some aspects of adolescent well-being less. These findings highlight the complex interplay of social, psychological, and behavioural factors shaping adolescent well-being, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
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ISSN
Publisher
Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Volume
13
Issue
01
First Page
284
Last Page
298
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Keywords
adolescent well-being, marital intentions, life satisfaction, anxiety, social engagement
Recommended Citation
Masood, Badri; Mugheer, Alkhaili; Hamad, Aldhaheri; Guang, Yang; Saad, Yaaqeib; Muna, Albahar; Asma, Alrashdi; and Alanood, Alsawai, "Staying Single or Saying “I Do”: Exploring Well-Being Differences among Adolescents in Abu Dhabi" (2025). All Works. 7072.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7072
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Open Access
yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series